
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Amherst Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $650 (56 Rentals)
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900 E 112th Pl, Unit 1

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Vega

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11680 Lincoln St, Unit Basement Apartment

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Karl's Farm Affordable Senior Apartments

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Westbury Apartments

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Ten 30 & Ten 49 Apartments

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Aspen Park Apartments

1309 Burton Ct

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Webster Lake Apartments

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Keystone

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11160 Eaton St, Unit B

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Town Centre Senior Apartments

Highland Way Apartments

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Junegrass Apartments - Senior 62+ Community

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Canyon Chase

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Red Hawk Ranch

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Canyon Reserve at the Ranch
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Village at Thorncreek

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Ironwood at the Ranch

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Heritage at Stone Mountain

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Hawthorne Hill

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Arbour Square

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Haven 124 at Eastlake Station

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The Tenzing

Marquis at Town Centre

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Arbour Commons

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Curate at Orchard Town Center

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The Brodie

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Arden Karl's Farm

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Promenade at Hunters Glen

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Fieldhouse

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Furnished Studio-Denver - Westminster

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Grant Row Lofts

12142 Huron St, Unit Bldg 25 104
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5831 W 110th Pl, Unit 1

11554 Community Center Dr

Broomfield Greens

Ten 49

Echo Ridge at North Hills

Carrick Bend

12168 N Melody Dr

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The Village at Legacy Ridge

12160 Huron St
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Amherst, Denver, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Studio Apartments | $1,666 | $1,439 | $1,952 |
| Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $650 | $3,255 |
| Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $1,186 | $4,550 |
| Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,245 | $1,778 | $5,765 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Amherst Neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Amherst area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Vega priced from $995. Karl's Farm Affordable Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vega | Atlas | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Karl's Farm Affordable Senior Apartments | Mesquite | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Ten 30 & Ten 49 Apartments | Huron | 1BR,1BA | $1,193 |
| Aspen Park Apartments | Candlewood | 1BR,1BA | $1,197 |
| Oslo | 1BD, 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,243 |
| Webster Lake Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
| Skyview Apartment Homes | Design 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,367 |
| Keystone | The Plains | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, CO
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $0.56 price per square foot 11680 Lincoln St Model at 11680 Lincoln St, Unit Basement Apartment in the in the Eastlake neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the Design 2B Model at Grant Row Lofts starting at $2,353 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Eastlake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 11680 Lincoln St, Unit Basement Apartment | 11680 Lincoln St | 1BR,1BA | $0.56 |
| Grant Row Lofts | Design 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| Promenade at Hunters Glen | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Willow Run Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Westbury Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Reserve at Northglenn | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Canyon Reserve at the Ranch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Echo Ridge at North Hills | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Oslo | 1BD, 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Aspen Park Apartments | River Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Amherst?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Amherst is under $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Amherst?
The cheapest apartment in Amherst is Vega which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Amherst costs $1,852.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Amherst?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 36 regular apartments in Amherst that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Amherst?
Cheap apartments in Amherst have an average cost of $117 which is $1,735 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst.
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